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Detroit News marks 150 years

Historic paper founded by Scripps now a unit of Alden

Sasha Virk

The Detroit News, The News, is a print and digital daily based in Detroit, Michigan. It is one of the largest and most prominent newspapers in the state of Michigan. It earned 3 Pulitzer prizes, including the first ever for photojournalism.

James E. Scripps, an illustrious figure in the history of American journalism, founded Detroit News in 1873. The Scripps family owned and ran it for decades until, in 1985, it merged with Gannett Co., Inc, a division of Digital First Media.

The Detroit News subscription and advertising based business model offers customers a combination of print and digital starting at $1.

The Detroit News’ revenue in 2022 was $58 million.

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Detroit News

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News Org
Newspaper
Mission
The Detroit News aims to provide essential and trusted news, information, and insights to its readers in the Detroit metropolitan area and beyond. By delivering comprehensive coverage of local and regional news, sports, business, and culture, we strive to inform, engage, and inspire our readers. We are committed to journalistic integrity, accuracy, and fair reporting, while fostering a sense of community and contributing to the betterment of the region we serve.
Is Non Profit
No
Year Founded
1873
Staff Count
178
Source
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Detroit_News
Is Locally Owned
No
Url
https://www.detroitnews.com/

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